Stracks Dam School (Closed 2015)

Stracks Dam School in Myerstown, PA serves 26 students in grades 1 through 8 within a rural community setting.
The school operates with one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 26:1.
It offers a co–educational elementary and middle school program affiliated with the Amish orientation and Solomon Schechter Day Schools.
As a rural private school, it provides education for families seeking a faith–based environment aligned with other religious traditions.
Nearby Myerstown schools serving grades 1–8 have enrollment sizes ranging from 23 to 114 students and student–teacher ratios between 8:1 and 18:1.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8

Student Body

Total Students
26 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Stracks Dam School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Stracks Dam School?
The application deadline for Stracks Dam School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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